Bill Ladson

3 days ago | mlb.com | Bill Ladson

El venezolano Torrens estuvo en el suelo durante varios minutos mientras el trainer del equipo y el mánager venezolano Carlos Mendoza lo atendían. Mendoza decidió reemplazar a Torrens con el también catcher venezolano Francisco Álvarez. NUEVA YORK -- El receptor de los Mets, Luis Torrens, salió de la victoria del domingo contra los Cachorros en la parte alta del sexto inning después de ser golpeado en la ingle por un foul bateado por el jardinero de Chicago, Kyle Tucker.

3 days ago | mlb.com | Bill Ladson

The late offensive explosion didn't take away from the great outing from Canning, who started dealing from the start by striking out his first three hitters. By the time his outing ended after six innings, Canning retired 18 of the 21 he faced. His only blemish was allowing a sixth-inning solo homer to Pete Crow-Armstrong. NEW YORK -- It was Mother’s Day on Sunday, all right, but it was also Griffin Canning's 29th birthday – and he was living large at Citi Field.

3 days ago | mlb.com | Bill Ladson

Torrens was on the ground for several minutes while the team trainer and manager Carlos Mendoza came to his aid. Mendoza decided to replace Torrens with catcher Francisco Alvarez. Torrens was 1-for-2 with an RBI triple in the series finale.

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Bill Ladson

4 days ago | mlb.com | Bill Ladson

NEW YORK – Brett Baty is day to day as far as playing time is concerned. But Mets manager Carlos Mendoza appears to be warming up to the infielder. Before Saturday’s game against the Cubs, Mendoza talked about Baty’s athleticism. The skipper is comfortable starting the left-handed-hitting Baty at second base, but that position belongs to Luisangel Acuña. Mendoza even raved about Baty’s skills at shortstop. Baty’s range during batting practice is impressive, the skipper said.